Caffe`
Latte` presents…
THE
200 MOST ESSENTIAL
PERFECT
POP
SONGS
Sometimes it’s a hook, a gimmick or an irresistible
sound. Whatever that special ingredient is, it elevates a track to pop
perfection.
Here are 200 unforgettable examples of songs with that wow! factor…
20
MAMMA MIA
Abba
(1975) #1
By 1975, ABBA was dismissed as one-hit wonders following the group's Eurovision victory. "Mamma Mia" re-launched the Swedish band internationally. It first hit #1 in Australia, where its success convinced other countries to release the single. The disc went to the top in Britain and in various European countries.
19
I WANT YOU BACK
Jackson 5
(1969) #1
Motown threw everything it had behind its new signing. Determined to launch a new star for the label, a crack team of writer/ producers (referred to as The Corporation) that included founder Berry Gordy Jr. created this hit. The single was The Jackson 5's label debut. With 11 year old Michael Jackson on lead, the public was in awe of his delivery. The single was the 1st of 4 consecutive US chart toppers for the group. On the UK and Canadian charts, the disc peaked at #2.
18
DECEMBER '63 (OH WHAT A NIGHT)
The Four Seasons
(1975) #1
This international smash put the vocal group back at the top of the charts in America, Britain and Canada.
17
TAKE ON ME
A-ha
(1985) #1
Steve Barron's innovative music video helped propel the Norwegian group to the charts around the globe. This was the 3rd attempt to launch the song. Finally, it attracted sales, making #1 in America, Europe, Canada and Australia and peaking at #2 in Britain.
16
VOGUE
Madonna
(1990) #1
Madonna has often been astute enough to immerse herself into emerging dance music trends before the mainstream caught up. "Vogue" was a trendsetting track and it reached #1 in America, Britain, Europe, Japan, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
15
LOVE SHACK
The B-52s
(1989) #1
Few would have predicted that the B-52s had a hit as big and enduring as this a decade after the zany group's debut. "Love Shack" was written by the band and produced by Don Was. It reached #1 in Australia and New Zealand and Top 5 in the USA, UK and Canada.
14
CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE
Elvis Presley
(1961) #1
This Elvis hit was from his film 'Blue Hawaii'. The romantic ballad went to #1 in Britain and Australia, while it reached #2 in America. In 1993, a remake by UB40 topped charts in the US, Britain, Europe, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
13
(I'VE HAD) THE TIME OF MY LIFE
Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
(1987) #1
The biggest hit song included on the 'Dirty Dancing' soundtrack was this evergreen duet. It still gets played at parties to mark a special occasion. Along with collecting an Academy Award, the song topped charts in America, Canada and Australia.
12
Y.M.C.A.
Village People
(1978) #1
All over the planet, crowds join in with the choreography associated with this song. The ultimate audience participation song peaked at #2 in America and enjoyed a stay at #1 in Britain, Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
11
ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK
Bill Haley & His Comets
(1954) #1
When initially issued in 1954, this landmark disc flopped. Re-released after its inclusion in the 1955 film 'The Blackboard Jungle', the single became the 1st rock 'n roll song to top the US Pop chart. It then proceeded to repeat its success in Britain and Australia.
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